Wheeler County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Wheeler County, TX was in severe drought (D2), with 8% at extreme drought (D3); week 32 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Over 90 days rain is at 98% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 139% (above normal); today carries the week's highest rain chance at 62% (high 68°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Wheeler County (county seat: Wheeler) with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Woodward, 87 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 139% of normal
- Last 60 days 135% of normal
- Last 90 days 98% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 6–10) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Cloudy, high 68°, low 60°, 62% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 77°, low 50°, 12% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 65°, low 44°, 0% rain, wind 5–25 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 68°, low 44°, 9% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 64°, low 41°, 11% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 8% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 44°, 24% rain, wind 5–10 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Wheeler County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Wheeler County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
5-wt steers, nearest barns
Steers 500–599 lb, $/cwt, weekly average.
| Barn | Last sale | 5-wt steers |
|---|---|---|
| Woodward 87 mi | Oct 29 | $394 |
| Beaver 100 mi | Oct 27 | $433 |
| Tulia 105 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/cwt, per 100 lb), calculated from USDA AMS Market News sale reports (Medium & Large 1 and 1-2). Not a USDA-published average. ≈ $/head = $/cwt × the middle of the weight class ÷ 100.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Wheeler County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Wheeler County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Wheeler County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Wheeler County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 8% of the county. 32 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Wheeler County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Wheeler County (since Aug 3, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Wheeler County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Woodward (87 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Beaver (100 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Tulia (105 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.